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Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Hosted by former fullback and captain Matt Bernstein and Matt Perkins, Bleav in Badgers covers everything Wisconsin Badgers. From all-time Badgers greats like Jonathan Taylor and Joe Thomas to head coach Luke Fickell to recent stars like Nick Herbig and Chez Mellusi to media legends like Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, Bernie and Perko get the inside scoop and untold stories from everyone around the Badgers.
Episodes
- Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcast
Is it Hopkins Time? Previewing the Rutgers Game with the Knights Report's Mike Broadbent
Mike Broadbent of The Knights Report podcast and the On3 Network returns to the show to join Bernie, Echols, and Perko to preview the matchup in Madison, talk…
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Monday Morning Fullback - Embarrassed in Iowa City
Bernie, Echols, and Perko recap a truly horrendous loss for the Badgers at Iowa, try to diagnose what's wrong with both sides of the ball, debate whether…
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Nick Osen Previews a Crucial Matchup at Iowa
Badger247.com’s Nick Osen joins Bernie, Echols, and Perko to talk about the vibe in the locker room ifollowing the big win against USC, details the latest…
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Monday Morning Fullback - Badgers Defense Suffocates USC
Bernie, Echols, and Perkins break down how Wisconsin was able to stifle USC's high-flying offense on Saturday, what went right (and wrong) for Wisconsin's…
Bleav in Badgers - Wisconsin Badgers Football podcastNo. 16 USC Trojans At Wisconsin Badgers: Behind Enemy Lines Game Preview
It's time for our Behind Enemy Lines episode as we preview the USC Trojans vs. Wisconsin Badgers game. Co-host Matt Perkins and former Wisconsin fullback and…
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Build Your Own Damn Business and USC Preview with Adam Albrecht
Former Badgers track star and CEO of The Weaponry Adam Albrecht returns to the show to talk about his new book, Build Your Own Damn Business, discuss becoming…
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Monday Morning Fullback - Letdown in Los Angeles
After a disheartening loss to UCLA in the Rose Bowl, Bernie and Perko break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from Saturday night's game, including the…
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Mike Echols Previews UCLA
Former Badgers 1st Team All-Big Ten CB Mike Echols returns to the show to chat with Bernie and Perko about all of the key matchups between Wisconsin and UCLA…
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Monday Morning Fullback - A Showdown is Bruin
Bernie and Perko preview the Badgers upcoming matchup against #12 UCLA and talk about what Wisconsin will need to do to take down the undefeated Bruins in the…
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Bye Week Bonanza with Jake Kocorowski
Badger Observer's Jake Kocrowski returns once again to join Bernie and Perko to recap Wisconsin's 4-1 start, talk about where the team still needs to improve…
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Monday Morning Fullback - Captain Bernie Leads Badgers to Victory on Homecoming
After being honorary captain at homecoming, Bernie joins Perko to talk about everything he saw and did in Madison over the weekend, recap Wisconsin's dominant…
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O Captain! My Captain!
Clint Cosgrove returns to the show to help celebrate Bernie as he prepares to speak to the Badgers team as the honorary captain at this week's homecoming game…
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Monday Morning Fullback - A Monumental Victory in Happy Valley
Bernie and Perko recap the biggest victory of Luke Fickell's Wisconsin tenure after defeating Penn State in a massive comeback and talk about all of the good…
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Previewing Penn State with Kyle Golik and Joe Smeltzer
Bernie and Perko join Joe Smeltzer and Kyle Golik of the Joe and the Fat Man Podcast on Nittany Sports Now to break down every angle of the matchup between the…
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Monday Morning Fullback - Tyrell Henry GOES OFF Against Eastern Michigan
Bernie and Perko break down everything they saw in the Badgers' final non-conference game, including Tyrell Henry's record-setting performance, Colton Joseph…
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Alex Erickson
Former Badger great and 9-year NFL veteran Alex Erickson returns to join Bernie and Perko to talk about his experience as honorary captain last week against…
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Monday Morning Fullback - Room for Improvement Against Western Illinois
Bernie and Perko break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from Wisconsin's home opener against Western Illinois, try to figure out how to get the passing…
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Nick Osen on How the Badgers Regroup After Notre Dame
Badger247.com's Nick Osen joins Bernie and Perko to talk about everything happening with the team after their opening week defeat to Notre Dame, what he's…
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Monday Morning Fullback - Finding Silver Linings Against Notre Dame
Bernie and Perko are back to break down everything they saw from the Badgers against Notre Dame in their season opening loss, talk about where Wisconsin needs…
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Wisconsin Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst
UW Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst joins Bernie and Perko for a wide-ranging chat about why he wanted to come back to Madison to take on the role, his…
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Jeff Mack
Former Badgers linebacker and team captain Jeff Mack joins Bernie and Perko to talk about being a second-generation Badger, the growth he went through at…
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State of the Game: Looking at CFB in 2026 with Ben Rohaly
Former CFB Coach Ben Rohaly chat with Bernie and Perko about the upheaval around college football, his thoughts on the Badgers upcoming season, whether or not…
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Jake Kocorowski Reporting from Fall Camp
Badger Observer's Jake Kocorowski returns to chat with Bernie and Perko about everything he's seeing at UW fall camp, including the progress of the offensive…
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Episode 350! Sacks and Shenanigans with Darius Jones
Former Badgers DE/LB Darius Jones joins Bernie and Perko for the 350th episode of the show, sharing some of the most outrageous and hysterical stories ever…
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Bill Nagy: Versatility is Everything
Former Badgers and Cowboys offensive lineman Bill Nagy joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his unique career in Madison and the league, how he grew as a…
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Shawn Eichorst Hired as New Athletic Director
Bernie and Perko discuss the implications of Shawn Eichorst being named UW's new Athletic Director. Bernie also reports back on the progress of the renovations…
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Director of Football Strength and Conditioning Brady Collins
Badgers Director of Football Strength and Conditioning Brady Collins returns to the podcast to chat with Bernie and Perko about the growth of the team this…
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Big News for Bernie
Before sharing some big news for our favorite fullback, we get inside the head of the 2003 version of the Hebrew Hammer. Make sure to subscribe to our friend…
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Jacob Pedersen
Former Badgers TE Jacob Pedersen joins Bernie and Perko to discuss how he made it from a small town in the Upper Peninsula to Madison, setting the all-time…
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Shooting From the Hip
Bernie reports what he's hearing on the ground in Madison about the latest buzz from the football program, the AD search, and much more. Make sure to subscribe…
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Bold Predictions for 2026
Bernie and Perko debate their boldest predictions for the Badgers ahead of the 2026 season. Can they win 9 games? Will there be a 1,000 yard rusher or…
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Jake Kocorowski Recaps Spring Ball
Badger Observer's Jake Kocorowski returns once again to talk about everything he saw from the Badgers' 15 spring practices, including Colton Joseph's…
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Director of Alumni Relations Bradie Ewing
Former Badgers fullback and new Director of Alumni Relations Bradie Ewing returns to the show to talk with Bernie and Perko about his new role in the program…
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Chris McIntosh Leaving UW, RIP Henry Mason
Bernie and Perko react to the news of Chris McIntosh vacating the Athletic Director position in Madison, debate who should be his replacement, figure out…
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Unsportsmanlike's Evan Cohen
The co-host of ESPN's Unsportsmanlike Evan Cohen joins Bernie and Perko to talk about how Wisconsin shaped his career, the voices he's learned from in the…
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Jon McNamara: Spring Ball Notes, Position Battles, NIL, and More
Badger247.com writer Jon McNamara returns to chat with Bernie and Perko about everything happening in spring ball, including Colton Joseph's progress as QB1…
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Rob Havenstein
Super Bowl champion and Badgers legend Rob Havenstein returns to the show to talk with Bernie and Perko about his decision to retire from the NFL, his thoughts…
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Badgers WR Coach Ari Confesor
New Wisconsin wide receivers coach Ari Confesor joins Bernie and Perko to discuss his path to Madison, his philosophies around teaching the position, how he…
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Hopium
Bernie and Perko discuss the commitment of in-state edge defender Isaac Miller and the importance of the 2027 in-state class, talk about the combine and Badger…
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Mailbag!
Bernie and Perko take mailbag questions like, What are the top five beers? What's the ideal evening in Madison? What was Bernie's favorite (and least favorite)…
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The Locker Room is Not For Sale: Brian White
Running backs coach and author Brian White returns to the show to talk about his new book, "The Locker Room is Not For Sale", discuss the life lessons that he…
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Ian Gurfield - Ian's Pizza
Ian Gurfield - founder of Ian's Pizza - joins Bernie and Perko to share stories from 25 years of being a campus staple. Make sure to subscribe to our friend…
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Cornerbacks Coach Robert Steeples
Wisconsin Badgers cornerbacks coach Robert Steeples joins Bernie and Perko to talk about his path from growing up in St. Louis to Madison, how he works to…
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Breaking Down the Badgers Schedule
Bernie and Perko talk through every game on Wisconsin's 2026 schedule, figure out how they can get to 8+ wins, and talk about their favorite bets for the Super…
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OL Coach Eric Mateos
New Wisconsin Badgers offensive line coach Eric Mateos joins Bernie and Perko to talk about what drew him to Madison, his relationship with Jeff Grimes…
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The Portal Rolls On
As the Badgers continue to add to their portal haul, Bernie and Perko break down the key pieces left to add for Luke Fickell and the coaching staff, discuss…
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Portal in Full Effect
Bernie and Perko discuss all of the latest additions to the Badgers' roster and figure out what they need to do on the field in order to make Wisconsin's 2026…
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Transfers Galore with Nick Osen
Badger247.com writer Nick Osen returns to discuss all of the new faces hitting Madison from the transfer portal, including quarterback Colton Joseph, running…
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Portal Me This with Clint Cosgrove
Clint Cosgrove returns to chat with Bernie and Perko about player movement in the transfer portal, new cornerbacks coach Robert Steeples, and how to sell…
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The Badger Holiday Wishlist
Bernie and Perko share their Chanukah and Christmas wishlists for Wisconsin and preview the first round of the CFP. Make sure to subscribe to our friend Jake…
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Eric Mateos Hired, Portal Season, Volleyball Tournament, Basketball Heads into Big 10 Play
Badger Observer's Jake Kocorowski returns to join Bernie and Perko to break down the hiring of new offensive line coach Eric Mateos, talk about the entries…
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Wrapping Up Signing Day
With national signing day behind us, Bernie and Perko discuss the Badgers' 2026 class, issues facing the team this offseason, and what they need to address in…
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Monday Morning Fullback - Hopes Axed in the Twin Cities
Bernie and Perko break down a discouraging end of season loss for Wisconsin at Minnesota, discuss what's next for the Badgers at signing day and in the…
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Preston Zachman Previews the Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe
Wisconsin Badgers safety Preston Zachman joins Bernie and Perko to preview Wisconsin's season finale against Minnesota, talk about his career in Madison…
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Monday Morning Fullback - Old School Football is Back
Bernie and Perko recap a dominant performance for Wisconsin against Illinois, talk through what impressed them most on both the offensive and defensive sides…
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Thursday Morning Fullback - Recapping UW vs IU and preview Badgers-Illini
Bernie and Perko recap the Badgers struggles in Bloomington, preview Wisconsin's matchup against Illinois on senior day, and discuss the recent decommitments…
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How Do the Badgers Define Success Down the Stretch?
Bernie and Perko debate what Wisconsin needs to do in their final three games of the year to make players and fans feel good about the program moving forward…
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Monday Morning Fullback - Catharsis at Camp Randall
Bernie and Perko recap a thrilling victory Wisconsin victory over Washington and discuss how the young players have brought new life to the program. Make sure…
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Rapid Reaction - Fickell Staying for 2026
Bernie and Perko react to the announcement by AD Chris McIntosh that Luke Fickell will continue to coach Wisconsin for 2026 and discuss what it means to the…
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Monday Morning Fullback - Previewing Washington vs Wisconsin
Bernie and Perko preview the Badgers' matchup against Washington and discuss what Wisconsin can do to right the ship and pull off the upset on what promises to…